Fernando Cruz Velázquez

Urb. El Rocío, Calle Madreselva No. 6 Cayey, PR 00736

Tel. (787) 263-6932

Objective

Looking for a position as Environmental Engineer in a leading Environmental Consulting Firm or a Major Corporation.

Profile

Proven professional chemical engineer with extensive experience in the protection of the environment. Ability to combine technical background with strong communications and interpersonal skills resulting in an excellent teacher and trainer. Extensive experience in dealing with federal and local environmental regulatory agencies. Able to work alone with a minimum supervision or as part of a team. Fully bilingual (Spanish and English) and Computer Literate in programs such as Microsoft Project and SAP.

Professional Experience

Chevron-Phillips Chemical PR Core – Guayama, PR 1993 - 2001

Senior Environmental Engineer

ü Manage Environmental engineering Projects to assure compliance with all applicable federal and local regulations for the total plant facility. Develop Standards Procedures and Permit applications.

Interamerican University – Guayama, PR 1993 - 1995

Visiting Professor

ü Instructor for an undergraduate course in Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene

Syntex (F.P.) Inc. – Humacao, PR 1991 - 1992

Environmental Engineer

ü Manage Environmental engineering Projects to assure compliance with all applicable federal and local regulations for the total plant facility

Achievements

ü Developed Title V Permit Application for a major petrochemical facility.

ü Developed PDS analysis for various major projects in the petrochemical industry

ü Prepare all location and environmental permits for the establishment of a bioengineering firm in the island.

ü Designated as Qualified Individual for the purpose of OPA 90 emergency response activities.

ü Selected to participate in internal and external (Texas, Venezuela) facility audits in the Petrochemical Industry.

ü Selected to be a member of various committees to deal with Storm waters, Pollution Prevention, Safety, Rescue Teams, and Hazardous Material Handling.

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Caribbean Architects & Engineers (Fluor Daniel Caribbean, Inc.) – Hato Rey, PR

ü Associate Design Environmental Engineer

Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board

ü Section Chief, Non-Industrial Permits, Water Quality Area

Education

ü Interamerican University – Rio Piedras Campus

MA, Business Administration, Industrial Management, Summa Cum Laude

ü University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez Campus

BS Chemical Engineering

Professional Memberships

ü “Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico” – License Number 10158 (PE-Environmental)

ü National Registry of Environmental Professionals (REM No. 9045; CEA No. 65426; CTPO3 No. 1019)

ü American Institute of Environmental Engineers

ü Water Environmental Federation